Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 80.0 km
- Source
- INGV
Italy
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M1.5 Earthquake near Italy (Italy)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2026 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Italy (Italy). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
5b70560819f83307a668d88b4d310b480c4dfc23
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 02:51:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Italy
Source
ingv
Coordinates
38.53350,
15.67800
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,261 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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562
Country (24h)
Italy
28
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